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Johnson, Alexander – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Alexander Johnson – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

NAID: 39079211   NAID File Unit: 39079209     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19405927

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 28, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Seaman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: ???

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39079211

NAID File Unit: 39079209

Microform: M1821

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